Kodiak's Indie Bookstore
Kodiak's Indie Bookstore
Build Community One Book at A Time
How to Shop
Bookstore Update!
Regular walk-in shopping
No appointment necessary during regular bookstore hours. Appointments are available before and after store hours.
We have brought new services online to help you find gifts, a distractingly great escape book and more. Scroll down this page to learn more about:
Appointment-Only Shopping Options Before and After Hours
Local SHOPPING
How to Buy Books Currently in Kodiak
You can now search the shelves at The Islander online, and purchase online for contact-less pick-up!
We are working hard to sort 3,500+ books into the correct genre and add photos.
To search by author use the search button at the top of the page and use the last name only.
Browse Millions of Books
Shop Online for Books & Audiobooks
Bookshop: Purchase and have the books delivered straight from the warehouse to your address. Your Kodiak indie bookstore will receive a share of the sale thanks to the American Book Association which put this resource together for us. The warehouse can ship to anywhere in the U.S.! Unfortunately Islander gift cards do not work on Bookshop.org. Message if you would like to transfer a gift card tor bookshop.org
The Islander is Community Inspired & Supported
341 Community Supported Bookshop Memberships
164 Special Orders Placed Monthly
16 Local Artists and Authors Showcasing Their Talent & Creations
How to Place a Special Order
1. Fill out this form
2. We will order the book for you. No pre-payment required and no shipping charges are passed on to you.
3. In about ten business days (weather and Covid dependent) receive a text when your book arrives.
Gift Cards
How to Purchase a Gift Card
You can now purchase a gift card online and have it emailed or texted to someone special. You can choose what day you would like the gift card sent!
We Don't Just Care About Books.
We care about you, and about creating a space in our community which inspires connecting with our friends and neighbors through favorite books and gifts. We are looking forward to the day we can gather together again.
About the Islander
On the Hunt for a Great Novel or Gift
Living on an island, we all know the feeling of frustration when searching for your next good book or a perfect gift, especially when you need it now. You end up sending your hard earned money off the island to big name companies and pay extra for rush shipping to get it here in time.
The Islander Bookshop brings new books and gifts to our island community every season so the selection is always being updated.
You'll find a cozy gift, a gift card, and your next great read at the moment that you need it. Every time you purchase locally you help create the community in which you want to live.
Special Programs
How to Use Your Migrant Ed or KIBSD Staff Book Credit
Click on the relevant link below to learn how to use your book credits.